C Tyler Larsen, Utah State -- Larsen is about as much of a known quantity as there is in the Draft this year. He's got 51 games of tape under his belt, and if you've watched any number of them (I've seen three) you'll get bored. He's the exact same guy every game he plays, which, in a way, is a safe investment for a team to make. Here's what you're getting: a perhaps-too-big C (6'4", 315 lbs) who is somewhere around average in terms of athleticism and strength -- he doesn't move people like you'd think a center his size should. His technique has always been a little inconsistent, which is compounded by the fact that he has always had a tendency to take plays off. I anticipate he's a better fit for a power scheme, but he's going to need a season or two to get stronger. As for me, personally, I'd pass on the guy. I need a guy that plays to the whistle, but this center class is so pathetic, I betcha he'll get drafted in the midrounds.
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